WorkCover is a government-run workers’ compensation scheme that provides benefits and support to workers who are injured or become ill as a result of their work.

Who is eligible to make a WorkCover claim?

Any employee in NSW who suffers a work-related injury or illness may be eligible to claim.

What benefits can I receive under WorkCover?

You may receive wage support, medical care, rehabilitation, and lump sum payments for permanent impairment.

Are WorkCover benefits limited or capped?

Yes, benefits are capped and depend on your earnings, injury type, and level of impairment.

How is compensation calculated?

Compensation is based on your pre-injury income, medical assessments, and work capacity.

Can I claim lump sum compensation?

Only workers with a permanent impairment above a set threshold may claim this compensation.

Will I receive weekly payments while I’m unable to work?

Yes, weekly payments cover a percentage of the income you lose while unable to work.

Workers Comp · Inner Sydney

Workers Comp in Sydney CBD — Where to Start

Injured at work? Here’s exactly what to do next.

A common Sydney CBD scenario: a financial adviser running back-to-back client meetings ends a shift with a stress-related psychological injury or chronic lower-back pain and no clear sense of what paperwork comes next. Booking the first medical visit with someone who handles WorkCover files daily is the difference between a stuck file and a live one. From there, wages, physio and a return-to-work plan fall into a clear sequence.

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Workers Comp Help in Sydney CBD

The first 3 steps

Workers Comp in Sydney CBD — How It Starts

See a WorkCover doctor

For RSI, shoulder tension, or stress claims common in office work, you'll see a WorkCover-trained GP first — no employer approval needed.

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Get your Certificate of Capacity

Your doctor issues this on the first visit. It’s the legal document that proves you have a work injury and tells the insurer how much you can work and what treatment you need. No paperwork on your end — the doctor handles it.

Notify your employer

You’re legally required to tell your employer about a work injury — a text or email is enough. Once they get your Certificate of Capacity, they pass it to their workers comp insurer. The claim opens, and wages and treatment get covered from that point.

Common workers comp claims in Sydney CBD

Workers comp claims in Sydney CBD most often come from the local finance and professional services workforces, alongside the back, shoulder, and stress injuries common across every industry.

The beating heart of Australia's largest city, Sydney CBD is home to the country's financial district, Circular Quay, and tens of thousands of office workers. From high-rise construction sites to hotel kitchens, workplace injuries here span every industry.

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